City Council

MINUTES April 5, 2007 Dunn Middle School, 401 Dayton Street 5:36 p.m. President Pintella announced that adequate public notice has been provided to the public specifying the time and place for this meeting in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, approved on October 21, 1975 and effective January 19, 1976. The FY 2006 annual notice was mailed to the Times and the Trentonian, posted on the first floor bulletin board in City Hall, and filed in the City Clerk’s Office on June 29, 2006. The agenda for the said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on April 30, 2007. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 5:36 p.m., at Dunn Middle School located at 401 Dayton Street, Trenton, NJ. The meeting was called to order by President Pintella, and, on roll call, the following members were present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. After the roll call, invocation was given by Acting Deputy City Clerk Penelope S. Edwards-Carter. The Clerk then led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, that the minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 27, March 1,6,13,15, 2007, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON APPROVING THE CITY HALL REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Segura, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing, motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Staton, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. April 5, 2007 The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Communication from Stark & Stark – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton on behalf of Jason Brittingham. (personal injury) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Communication from Verizon, 615 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma, OK, – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damages) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of Mark VII, Inc. t/a Club XL (License #1111-33- 017-005) vs. the City of Trenton (Appeal denial of renewal of liquor License 2006-2007) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of Frederick Smith vs. Judge Bielamowicz, State of New Jersey, Defendant RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Sandra Mendez & Wilfredo Mendez vs. City of Trenton et als. (personal injury) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency vs. Deborah L. Pullen et als. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of K & D TSC LLC vs. William A. Wilson, Jr., et als. RECEIVED AND FILED. April 5, 2007 Copies of the communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of First States vs. City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of FT Properties LLC vs. Carleton M. Badger, Cheryl Badger, City of Trenton, et als. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of Bank of America vs. City of Trenton RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Alfredo Fernandez vs. City of Trenton, et als. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company as subrogee of the ARC of Mercer vs. Distefano Plumbing Group (defendant/third party plaintiff) vs. the City of Trenton, Trenton Water Works. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Communication from Mercer County Board of Taxation – submitting copy of hearing schedule for March 30, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Township of Lawrence, Planning Board – submitting schedule for public hearing on March 19, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Sogima L-A, L.L.C. vs. Stanley Williams, et al. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. April 5, 2007 Communication from Comcast – advising of price changes. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Comcast – advising of the adding of high-definition to the Digital Plus line-up RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation – submitting agenda for their meeting scheduled for March 14, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation – submitting agenda for their meeting scheduled for March 21, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting meeting schedule for the month of March, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting meeting schedule for the 2007 Mercer County Budget review on March 15, 2007 and March 21, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting meeting schedule for the 2007 Mercer County Budget review on March 28, 2007 and March 29, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County – submitting schedule for Ethics Training Session on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County Improvement Authority – submitting Agenda for a Special Meeting schedule for March 30, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from New Jersey Water Supply Authority – submitting notice of Public Hearing schedule for April 5, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Trenton Housing Authority – submitting agenda for their regular meeting scheduled for March 14, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Trenton Parking Authority – submitting notice for a Special Meeting schedule for March 23, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. April 5, 2007 Communication from State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation – submitting a letter advising that the Rt. 29 project will be resuming. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection – submitting a No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue for 740 Pennington Avenue, Trenton, NJ RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk of Ewing Township – requesting information regarding violations of the Trenton City taxi ordinance by out of city licenses. RECEIVED AND FILED. BY THE CLERK Penelope S. Edwards-Carter, Acting Deputy Municipal Clerk – advising of Bingo License issued to Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 824 Adeline Street, Trenton, NJ and advising of Raffle Licenses issued to Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 824 Adeline Street, Trenton, NJ and the National Organization for Women of New Jersey, 110 W. State St., Trenton, NJ RECEIVED AND FILED. Penelope S. Edwards-Carter, Acting Deputy Municipal Clerk - submitting report of funds received by the City Clerk’s Office and submitted to the Department of Finance for the month of February, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-126 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE NO. 1111-33-180-002 AND THE PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER TO POCKET STATUS, issued to Jam Fitz, 638-640 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following voted nay: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-127 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE NO. 1111-33-060-004, issued to J & J Liquor Bar, Inc. from Stokes, Randolph. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. April 5, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-128 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE NO. 1111-33-246-005, issued to Romero, Wilbert G. from Trenton Little Spot Café. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-129 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CH2M HILL, 99 CHERRY HILL ROAD, SUITE 200, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TRENTON WATER WORKS WATER QUALITY REPORT, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ., in an amount not to exceed $25,800.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-130 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO J III ELECTRONICS, INC., 25359 MT. PLEASANT ROAD, COLUMBUS, NEW JERSEY 08022 TO PROVIDE ALARM, CLOSED CIRCUIT TV AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. April 5, 2007 BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-131 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO MOBILE LIFTS, INC., 3476 GERMANTOWN PIKE, COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426 TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE EACH 2007 FORD E-350 CARGO VAN/BUCKET LIFT UNIT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION, in an amount not to exceed $42,890.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-132 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ARMANDO’S CONSTRUCTION, INC., 242 GEORGETOWN ROAD, COLUMBUS, NEW JERSEY 08022 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF PERRY STREET- LINCOLN AVENUE AND NORTH CLINTON AVENUE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION, in an amount not to exceed $780,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-133 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE UTILIZATION OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING IN LIEU OF PUBLIC BIDDING FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF WIRELESS INTERNET FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-134 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO SOLAR-MITE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., 922 KING GEORGE ROAD, FORDS, NEW JERSEY 08863 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE EAST HANOVER STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT (EAST HANOVER STREET/MONTGOMERY STREET INTERSECTION) FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION, in an amount not to exceed $158,624.00. April 5, 2007 The said resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-135 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO R.E. CARROLL, INC., 1570 NORTH OLDEN AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08638, FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF SENSUS 1” SR WATER METER, DISPLACEMENT TYPE MAGNETIC DRIVE, COLD WATER METER REGISTRATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $33,084.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-136 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH WATERS & BUGBEE, INC., 75 SOUTH GOLD DRIVE, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08691, WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC AND FIRE LINE SERVICE ON BROAD STREET IN TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, in an amount not to exceed $40,580.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following voted nay: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-137 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007, BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE AND THE CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE REGIONAL FUGITIVE TASK FORCE The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. April 5, 2007 BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-138 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION CANCELING PERMITS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, to James Henry in the amount of $60.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON- RESOLUTION NO. 07-139 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, to Krol Realtors -$175.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-140 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM MADE BY SPIEZLE GROUP, INC. REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST AND WEST WARD POLICE PRECINCTS, in the amount not to exceed $138,642.13. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA AND MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-141 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 91-722 FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF WAIVING THE $187,000 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES FROM THE TRENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY 2006 The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. April 5, 2007 BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-142 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.5 ET SEQ TO HDR ENGINEERING, INC., 202 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08608 TO PROVIDE ON CALL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REVENUE AND COLLECTIONS, BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT IN METER READING, BILLING, COLLECTION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE, RATE SETTING AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-143 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.5 ET SEQ TO THE TRENTONIAN, 600 PERRY STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 TO PROVIDE NEWSPAPER LEGAL NOTICES FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, in an amount not to exceed $25,305.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MESSRS. MELONE AND SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-144 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WHICH WAS AWARDED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH A. ALACQUA, 112 JOHNSON ROAD, TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MESSRS. BETHEA AND COSTON Messrs. Bethea and Coston introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading, publication as provided by law, and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. April 5, 2007 The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE TO RELEASE, VACATE AND EXTINGUISH ANY AND ALL PUBLIC RIGHTS IN AND TO A PORTION OF WOOLEY ALLEY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Trenton is of the opinion that the public interest will best be served by abandoning, vacating, releasing and extinguishing any and all public rights which the City of Trenton may have in and to the following described portion of Conovers Alley pursuant to the authority set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:67- 1. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Trenton, as follows: 1. The public rights and interests of a portion of Wooley Alley, particularly described as follows, are hereby vacated, abandoned and released: Being known and designated as Wooley Alley (14.36 foot R.O.W.), as shown on a map entitled, “Subdivision Plan”, prepared by PMK Group with respect to “The Villages at Delaware Run”, Block 74B, Lots 1,2,15,18,21 & 148 and parts of Lots 57,76,80,139-141,147; and, Block 74C, Lots 3,4,7,16,20,27,37-39,42,44,89 & 150, situated in the City of Trenton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, prepared by PMK Group and dated August 22, 2006. BEGINNING at the intersection of the easterly sideline of Lamberton Street (60’ right of way) with the northerly sideline of Wooley Alley (14.36’ right of way), said point being distant 193.27 feet on a course of south 5 degrees 00 minutes 00 East concident with said easterly sideline of Lamberton Street from its intersection with the southerly sideline of Cliff Street (66’ right of way) and from said Beginning thence; 1) Coincident with the northerly sideline of Wooley Alley, North 83 degrees 46 minutes 10 seconds East, a distance of 331.16 feet to the westerly sideline of Centre Street (66’ right of way), thence; 2) Coincident with the westerly sideline of Centre Street, South 06 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East, a distance of 7.18 feet to the intersection of said westerly sideline with the centerline of Wooley Alley, thence 3) Still coincident with the westerly sideline of Centre Street, South 06 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds East, a distance of 7.18 feet to the intersection of said westerly sideline with the southerly sideline of Wooley Alley; thence 4) Coincident with the southerly sideline of Wooley Alley, South 83 degrees 46 minutes 10 seconds West, a distance of 331.62 feet to the easterly right of way of Lamberton Street; thence 5) Coincident with the easterly right of way line of Lamberton Street, North 05 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 14.36 feet to the point of Beginning. Containing 4,758 Square Feet or 0.109 acres of land. 2. Any existing rights of public utilities and CATV companies are expressly reserved and excepted from this vacation in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:67-1 et seq. 3. The City of Trenton shall retain ownership of subject property. April 5, 2007 4. This Ordinance shall become effective upon the acquisition of adjacent land by the City of Trenton, K. Hovnanian Central Acquisitions, LLC, or K. Hovnanian Trenton Urban Renewal, LLC but in no event earlier than twenty (20) days after passage and publication according to law. On roll call, the above motion by Messrs. Bethea and Coston was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING APRIL 15, 2007. BY MR. BETHEA Mr. Bethea introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading, publication as provided by law, and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND EVA CORDERO FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY- OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING WHEREAS, the City of Trenton desires to enter into a lease agreement with Eva Cordero, 327 Academy Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08618 for the use of City owned vacant land known as 335-341 Academy Street, Block 603, Lots 39.012, 39.02, 39.03 and 39.04 and not needed for a public purpose; and WHEREAS, Eva Cordero, desires to commence said Lease Agreement for a period of one (1) year, for no monetary consideration, for the purpose of cultivating the land for gardening as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15(j); and WHEREAS, said Lease Agreement is made without public bid pursuant to the authority set forth in the Local Lands and Building Law at N.J.S.A. 40A:12-14(a); and WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Real Estate, shall be responsible for enforcing the terms and conditions of this lease. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Trenton, as follows: 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Lease Agreement for no monetary consideration, and that Eva Cordero shall perform all of the obligations and responsibilities of the Lease under said Agreement. April 5, 2007 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance as required by applicable law. 3. This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication in accordance with the law. On roll call, the above motion by Messrs. Bethea and Coston was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Segura, that Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING APRIL 15, 2007. BY MR. COSTON Mr. Coston introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading, publication as provided by law, and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND PATRICIA WILLIAMS FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY- OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING WHEREAS, the City of Trenton desires to enter into a lease agreement with Patricia Williams, 106 North Hermitage Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08618 for the use of City owned vacant land known as 104 North Hermitage Avenue, Block 2602, Lots 31 and 32 and not needed for a public purpose; and WHEREAS, Patricia Williams, desires to commence said Lease Agreement for a period of one (1) year, for no monetary consideration, for the purpose of cultivating the land for gardening as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15(j); and WHEREAS, said Lease Agreement is made without public bid pursuant to the authority set forth in the Local Lands and Building Law at N.J.S.A. 40A:12-14(a); and WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Real Estate, shall be responsible for enforcing the terms and conditions of this lease. April 5, 2007 NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Trenton, as follows: 1. The Mayor shall be and is hereby authorized to execute a Lease Agreement for no monetary consideration, and that Patricia Williams shall perform all of the obligations and responsibilities of the Lease under said Agreement. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance as required by applicable law. 3. This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication in accordance with the law. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Coston was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Segura, that Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING APRIL 15, 2007. BY MR. MELONE Mr. Melone introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading, publication as provided by law, and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND JAMES DAVIS FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING WHEREAS, the City of Trenton desires to enter into a lease agreement with James Davis, 149 Walnut Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey for the use of City owned vacant land known as 151-153 Walnut Avenue, Block 105, Lots 61 and 128 and not needed for a public purpose; and WHEREAS, James Davis, desires to commence said Lease Agreement for a period of one (1) year, for no monetary consideration, for the purpose of cultivating the land for gardening as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15(j); and WHEREAS, said Lease Agreement is made without public bid pursuant to the authority set forth in the Local Lands and Building Law at N.J.S.A. 40A:12-14(a); and April 5, 2007 WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Real Estate, shall be responsible for enforcing the terms and conditions of this lease. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Trenton, as follows: 1. The Mayor shall be and is hereby authorized to execute a Lease Agreement for no monetary consideration, and that James Davis shall perform all of the obligations and responsibilities of the Lease under said Agreement. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance as required by applicable law. 3. This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication in accordance with the law. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Melone was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, that Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING APRIL 15, 2007. BY MR. BETHEA Mr. Bethea introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading, publication as provided by law, and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND LORPUE SUAH FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY- OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING WHEREAS, the City of Trenton desires to enter into a lease agreement with Lorpue Suah, 46 Hayes Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08618 for the use of City owned vacant land known as 50 Hayes Avenue, Block 6105, Lots 7 and not needed for a public purpose; and WHEREAS, Lorpue Smith, desires to commence said Lease Agreement for a period of one (1) year, for no monetary consideration, for the purpose of cultivating the land for gardening as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15(j); and April 5, 2007 WHEREAS, said Lease Agreement is made without public bid pursuant to the authority set forth in the Local Lands and Building Law at N.J.S.A. 40A:12-14(a); and WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Real Estate, shall be responsible for enforcing the terms and conditions of this lease. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Trenton, as follows: 1. The Mayor shall be and is hereby authorized to execute a Lease Agreement for no monetary consideration, and that Lorpue Suah shall perform all of the obligations and responsibilities of the Lease under said Agreement. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance as required by applicable law. 3. This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication in accordance with the law. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Bethea was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING APRIL 15, 2007. BY MESSRS. SEGURA AND MELONE Messrs. Segura and Melone introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading, publication as provided by law, and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING “AN ORDINANCE CONTINUING CERTAIN POSITIONS, FIXING SALARY RANGES THEREFORE AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN TERMS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE TRENTON FIRE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION” (ORDINANCE NO. 00-54 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 7, 2000) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Trenton adopted Ordinance 00-54 on second reading on August 7, 2000, which Ordinance fixed salary ranges and set forth certain terms for the implementation of the contract with the Trenton Fire Officers Association; and April 5, 2007 WHEREAS, the City of Trenton wishes to amend said Ordinance solely by adding the language set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Trenton, as follows: 1. City Council Ordinance 00-54 adopted on second reading on August 7, 2000 is hereby amended solely by adding the following language. “The title of ‘Training Officer, UFD’ is hereby created subject to NJDOP rules, regulations and job requirements. All Captains shall be eligible to be appointed to this title. However, said title and appointment shall not be considered promotional. Any person serving as ‘Training Officer, UFD’ shall be paid an annual stipend, as additional salary, equal to 7% of the top base salary in effect to a Captain”. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this ordinance in accordance with applicable law. 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances of the City of Trenton heretofore adopted that are inconsistent with any of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency. 4. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage by Council or twenty (20) days after approval by the Mayor, whichever comes first. On roll call, the above motion by Messrs. Melone and Segura was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Segura, seconded by Mr. Melone, that Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING APRIL 15, 2007. BY MR. BETHEA Mr. Bethea introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading, publication as provided by law, and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: April 5, 2007 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTION, OFFICE OF REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 JOHN FITCH WAY, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625-0229. WHEREAS, the City of Trenton wishes to enter into a lease agreement with the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management & Construction, Office of Real Property Management for the leasing of rooftop space located at 1 John Fitch Way, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0229; and WHEREAS, the space will be used for the communication equipment system with roof mounted antenna, located at the Labor & Industry Building, in the City of Trenton, Mercer County, State of New Jersey, situated on Block 10701, Lot 3, as shown on the tax map of the City of Trenton; and WHEREAS, the Leasee shall have and hold the premises for the term beginning on March 29, 2005 and ending on March 28, 2010 for a term of five (5) years; and may be renewed for three (3) five (5) year renewal options. WHEREAS, rent shall be an annual sum of $1.00 by check or money order, made payable to “Treasurer, State of New Jersey”. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Trenton, that Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Lease agreement on file in the City Clerk’s Office, on behalf of the City of Trenton, in the manner prescribed by law. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage by Council or twenty (20) days after approval by the Mayor, whichever comes first. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Bethea was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, that Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING APRIL 15, 2007. April 5, 2007 BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-145 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS TO LARGEDOC SOLUTIONS, 15 WALNUT AVENUE, CLARK, NJ 07066 TO PROVIDE DOCUMENT SCANNING, SCANNED DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND ONGOING SCANNING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, TAX OFFICE, ASSESSOR’S OFFICE, AND WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-146 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT MONEYS IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000 FROM THE UNITED STATES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANTS AND TO EXECUTE THE GRANT DOCUMENTS. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. After the President had asked if anyone wished to speak on any matter, Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, appeared and spoke of his concerns regarding a project that is currently underway in the Wilber Section by Father Brian on East State Street because he doesn’t feel it will benefit the community. APPEARED. Harold Folk, 49 Old Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, appeared and spoke in support of his fellow taxicab drivers who he feels are being given fraudulent tickets. He would like City Council to review the reasons why the taxicabs are being targeted by the same police officers. APPEARED. Ms. Lartigue responded by saying that she regularly travels Route 29 and has seen taxi drivers driving their cabs erratically. Mr. Segura responded by saying that he doesn’t believe that a police officer would issue a speeding ticket without having used a radar gun. Eric Roberts, 103 Coolidge Avenue, appeared and spoke of his concerns of the negative treatment of taxicab drivers by the Trenton Police Department. APPEARED. April 5, 2007 Mr. Pintella responded by saying that there has been added enforcement by the Trenton Police Department with regards to taxicabs and the drivers, which was requested by the citizens of the city, and of the taxicab drivers. Mohammed Ali, 208 Norman Ct., appeared and spoke of his concerns of the negative way the Trenton Police are treating the cab drivers in the City of Trenton. APPEARED. Algernon Ward, Jr., 688 Martin Luther King Blvd., appeared and suggested that a pamphlet may be helpful with regards to the taxicab. Mr. Ward also has concerns of abandoned buildings on the boulevard. APPEARED. Mr. Bethea responded by saying that he saw the list of properties on the boulevard and referred that list to the appropriate department. Yezad Banker, 455 W. State Street, appeared and informed City Council that he is the taxicab driver that the newspaper wrote about after receiving seven tickets from a Trenton Police Officer. APPEARED. Charles Dotson, 542 Home Avenue, appeared and spoke of his concerns of the negative way the Trenton Police are treating the cab drivers in the City of Trenton. APPEARED. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, appeared and said that she has seen taxicabs driving erratically in the City of Trenton. APPEARED. No one else appearing, motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Segura, to adjourn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. There were approximately fifty (50) people in attendance at this meeting. President Acting Deputy City Clerk